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About Bluefish River Tavern

Bluefish River Tavern is a welcoming restaurant and nightlife destination in Duxbury, MA, known for bringing together great food, relaxed hospitality, and a lively atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.

Conveniently located at 581 Tremont St, Bluefish River Tavern has built a strong reputation with a 4.60-star rating from 266 reviews, reflecting the consistent quality and memorable experiences it offers.

Whether you’re planning a casual lunch, a relaxed dinner, a weekend brunch, or a night out with friends, this is the kind of place that feels equally suited to a quick solo meal or a full gathering with family and company.

The menu and experience are designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes and occasions. Guests can enjoy dine-in service, takeaway, kerbside pickup, and delivery, making it easy to enjoy Bluefish River Tavern in the way that best fits the day.

The restaurant is known for fast service and a standout selection of beer, cocktails, and wine, along with dessert, comfort food, healthy options, small plates, and late-night food.

It also serves local specialties and offers brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, dessert, seating, and table service, giving customers plenty of reasons to return for different meals and celebrations.

With a fireplace, bar on site, Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, and a setting described as casual, cozy, lively, and trendy, the restaurant creates an atmosphere that feels inviting while still polished and energetic. Sports fans will also appreciate the ability to catch the game in a place that pairs good food with a social, spirited environment.

Bluefish River Tavern is also committed to making every visit comfortable and accessible. The restaurant includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy the space with ease and confidence. Reservations are accepted, and brunch and dinner reservations are recommended, especially for busier times when tables fill quickly.

For added convenience, the restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Thoughtful details like these, combined with attentive service and a strong dining reputation, make Bluefish River Tavern an excellent choice for anyone looking for quality food, a welcoming setting, and a dependable place to gather, unwind, and enjoy the moment.

Call +1 339-217-2115 to plan your visit.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (266 reviews)
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Bluefish River Tavern interior
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Merideth Simonds

Merideth Simonds

3 months ago

This has to be one of the BEST tavern restaurants I’ve ever dined at! Twice we’ve been there. I get the fish sandwich, fries are house cut with skins, Jonathan got the pastrami once and loved it! The Clam chowder was delicious. And he’s got the burger (medium rare. Truly cooked to perfection!) Oysters 🦪 on the half shell.. YUMMY no sand! We loved it so much we got my mother in-law a gift certificate for her birthday in May. No keno, but I’m cool with that. We sat at the bar. Full bar, sports, a fancy dining room in the front in a bright sunny room, booths available too. Hostess all day. The food that comes out of that kitchen is a rubber neck bender! I absolutely recommend the ride and MOST definitely the food, staff are friendly and knowledgeable, I love how the chef/ manager brings out the food too. I was FULL and my mouth was STILL watering thinking about what I had on the way home. Easy to get to. One road off exit 20. (Y’all know I’m a major food critic. So, you KNOW it’s amazing!) This my my own Facebook post, so I copied and pasted here too. Enjoy! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 🌟

Jessica

Jessica

year ago

My husband and I were looking for a cozy spot to have a warm meal and this place really hit the spot. Great food, cozy atmosphere and wonderful service. The food came out fast, hot and delicious. We started off with the calamari. For entrees we got a burger and I chose the shrimp with bucatini (absolutely delicious). We will definitely be back for another date night!

Elaine M. Lapomardo

Elaine M. Lapomardo

4 weeks ago

Excellent food and drink, especially enjoyed the fish tacos and watermelon salad with mojitos to top off a perfect meal. Easy on line reservations, pretty nautical decor, plenty of parking. Adding to our favorites list.

Brian Franzen

Brian Franzen

3 months ago

Wife wanted to have dinner here as the menu was almost 100% gluten free. She had braised short ribs with graten potatoes and I have the haddock and chips. The food was really great! Would recommend even if your not gluten free. No issues what so ever. We will be going back again and again.

Tim Drain

Tim Drain

7 months ago

I was back in Duxbury for the first time in a while, and the first time since it was the Milepost, visiting family. I stopped in here a couple times and had great food and great service. I came here on nights when I was solo looking for more of a snack that a full meal so sat at the bar and there was a great atmosphere-good conversations with people around me every night. I can’t eat gluten anymore so had to be pretty selective with what I ate and found something great every time-great oysters, bacon wrapped scallops, and gluten free subsidies were good too. Bar staff was super friendly and remembered my drink order after only meeting me once. This will definitely be a go to whenever I come back.

Seth Porter

Seth Porter

5 months ago

We had a great night out at Bluefish River Tavern. The atmosphere is warm and lively without being too loud — perfect for a date night, dinner with friends, or bringing the family. The tuna tomahawk special was outstanding, and the cocktails were excellent. Plenty of parking and consistently great food make this a spot we’ll definitely return to.

Matthew Brune

Matthew Brune

5 months ago

After being stuck in a hotel for a few days with no power and some pretty bland takeout options, me and the fiancé decided to get a “go-to” favorite of ours and what a fulfilling meal it was. Credit to the chef for having the lamb shank on the menu! My absolute favorite meal and tough to find. What a treat, delicacy and absolutely delicious. Perfect meal with mushroom risotto and asparagus 🤌 and they do the best job with celiac and gluten free options for my fiancé. We always have a good meal and always feel safe here. A+ guys!

John Coyle

John Coyle

month ago

4 of us came to dinner Steak tips Chicken buratta Fish and chips Baked haddock Everything was perfect! Service impeccable! Olivia was so sweet and funny most of all Very professional! Our friends had never been. They were very impressed! Thank you for a great night!

Jennifer Rampsi

Jennifer Rampsi

8 months ago

This small establishment boasts a great menu. I had the pleasure of trying all of the dishes in the photographs. Each dish was seasoned to perfection. The portions (these were lunch) were plentiful. The salmon was topped with a cranberry chutney that glazed the fish with a tart sweetness that complimented the creamy Parmesan risotto. The desserts were sharable in size and each one phenomenal. The chocolate lava cake had a deep chocolate flavor, not overly sweet. The creme brulee cracked with a glass like top and and had a light silky texture. Too many good words to share. Just treat yourself or someone you love. This location will not disappoint.

Brendan Saur

Brendan Saur

4 months ago

Tried this place for the first time at the recommendation of a friend and so glad I did! Came here for lunch on a Sunday and it was buzzing of positive energy! We sat on the bar side, which was packed and lively. The more formal and family-oriented dining room side was also packed and cheery. Service was friendly and spot-on, and the food and drinks were great! I'll definitely be coming back!

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Lively
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

581 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA 02332, United States

Reservations

+1 339-217-2115

Hours

Closed · Thursday 11 AM-12 AM
Monday 11 AM-11 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-11 PM
Thursday 11 AM-12 AM
Friday 11 AM-12 AM
Saturday 11 AM-12 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM-11 PM
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